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With an eye toward the future, the owners of this half-log home in Big Sky, Montana designed a house that’s as organic as it is gorgeous.
Retired Staff Sgt. Vincent Gizzarelli, his wife Jamie and their children were all smiles the day they their mortgage-free log home changed a hero's life.
Anyone who has ever lived in a log home can testify - there is nothing that can compare to the feeling of waking up and spending your days in a log home.
When it comes to log home energy efficiency, what are the best ways to save money on your monthly utility bills? These 9 retrofits will help to not only cut down on your monthly costs, but also keep you warmer during the cold months.
Greene County, New York, located in the Northern Catskills encompasses the Blackhead Mountain Range, Hunter Mountain, and Indian Head Mountain--making it the perfect place to build a remote mountain retreat.
When you’re building a new home, there are so many items to select, you will literally make hundreds of decisions as you go through the process. Having a firm idea of your budget for things like exterior doors for your log home is critical.
When you’re building a new home, having a firm idea of your budget for your log home windows is critical.
How to compare log home kits to get the most accurate price quote for your log home.
Meals just seem to taste better when they are served in a beautiful setting--like the dining room of your log home. From cozy to dramatic, here are five of our favorite log home dining rooms.
For instant ideas and inspiration for your outdoor fireplace, check out seven of our favorites. Plus, click on each photo to take a tour of the entire house!
Choosing windows for your log home is one of the most important decisions you’ll make.
11 quick and simple questions if you're considering a log home restoration.
An architect brings his decades-old design to life when he finds the perfect woodsy property for a dream log home in upstate New York.
Take your log home from grunge to glory in 4 steps.
Knowledge and planning are the keys to saving your log home.
Protecting your log home from wildfires starts with strategic landscaping. Learn what you can do to safeguard your property:
Making a cabin fit its special site can mean altering a company's stock plans or creating a plan from scratch. That kind of flexibility is common with log construction.
The Trailside by PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes, winner of Best Floor Plan Over 2,500 Square Feet in the 2009 Country's Best Log Homes Awards.
A South Carolina couple builds their vacation retreat with fun and family in mind.
Building on a slice of paradise sometimes means pulling up stakes and getting a better view. One Georgia couple learns it's not as hard as it sounds.
Nestled in the Sierra Nevadas, this light-filled home brings the outside in.
Looking for bargains all year long? Here are the best times to shop for goods and log home decor.
These simple guidelines can help you regularly maintain your roof and avoid some serious problems down the road.
Use this checklist to begin the process of closing down your cabin for the season.
From elevators to wine cellars, an extravagance or two can turn your future log home into a dream log home.
What tips do designers recommend when planning a great room?
Log Homes Illustrated gives you the steps to take to ensure your dream home will have a dream setting.
The editor-in-chief of Log Home Living offers advice to aid your planning process.
